ZIMBABWE’S rural agriculture, often regarded as the backbone of the nation, has a history deeply entwined with the country’s economic and social fabric. From the colonial era, when urban centres relied heavily on rural areas for grains and other staples, to the present day, the rural areas have consistently provided sustenance and support to the nation. Today, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is championing a transformative initiative aimed at reinvigorating this critical sector.
The ambitious plan to turn 460 rural irrigation schemes into viable...
By Shephard Majengeta
THE informal sector, often dismissed as peripheral and chaotic, is an indispensable pillar of Zimbabwe’s economy. It has emerged as a critical source of livelihood for millions of Zimbabweans.
Not only is it a survival strategy but a dynamic engine of economic...